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<blockquote data-quote="J E Custom" data-source="post: 1019316" data-attributes="member: 2736"><p>Just to clarify the AI part.</p><p></p><p>AIs Are intended to use the parent case head space gauge (That Is SAMME spec.) and all dimensions</p><p>including throat length, free bore, case length and case head size are the same. The only changes are in body taper and shoulder angle. If changes are made to the SAMME dimensions it is considered a wildcat, but if the shoulder angle and body taper only are changed it would be considered a Wildcat by some and not others because factory ammo (Also SAMME spec.)can still be fired in it safely. </p><p></p><p>The only time that we normally get into trouble is when we start changing the SAMME dimensions like throat length, neck diameter, free bore, neck length and lead angle for one reason or the other.</p><p></p><p>Experienced re loaders can work around these problems but the inexperienced should understand what effects any changes will have on performance before he enters into changing a SAMME specification .</p><p></p><p>The AI changes are not to increase velocity, Although they do, the intent was to improve the case design so less powder would accomplish the same velocity and improve case life. A prime example is the 280 AI which holds less powder than the 7 Rem Mag but will meet or exceed the 7 Rem Mag velocities with the same bullet weight and barrel lengths.</p><p></p><p>Buy Adding the AI feature to the 35 Whelen a wider range of powders will work and as long as no other changes are made, it will normally not cause problems.</p><p></p><p>Just my opinion</p><p></p><p>J E CUSTOM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J E Custom, post: 1019316, member: 2736"] Just to clarify the AI part. AIs Are intended to use the parent case head space gauge (That Is SAMME spec.) and all dimensions including throat length, free bore, case length and case head size are the same. The only changes are in body taper and shoulder angle. If changes are made to the SAMME dimensions it is considered a wildcat, but if the shoulder angle and body taper only are changed it would be considered a Wildcat by some and not others because factory ammo (Also SAMME spec.)can still be fired in it safely. The only time that we normally get into trouble is when we start changing the SAMME dimensions like throat length, neck diameter, free bore, neck length and lead angle for one reason or the other. Experienced re loaders can work around these problems but the inexperienced should understand what effects any changes will have on performance before he enters into changing a SAMME specification . The AI changes are not to increase velocity, Although they do, the intent was to improve the case design so less powder would accomplish the same velocity and improve case life. A prime example is the 280 AI which holds less powder than the 7 Rem Mag but will meet or exceed the 7 Rem Mag velocities with the same bullet weight and barrel lengths. Buy Adding the AI feature to the 35 Whelen a wider range of powders will work and as long as no other changes are made, it will normally not cause problems. Just my opinion J E CUSTOM [/QUOTE]
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